acciones
/ak-SYOH-nes/
actions
Actions are the things people do, like running or waving.
acciones(Noun)
actions
?things people do or perform
,deeds
?acts of moral significance
steps
?measures taken
,activities
?general tasks
📝 In Action
Las acciones de la policía fueron rápidas y efectivas.
A2The actions of the police were fast and effective.
Necesitamos tomar acciones inmediatas para arreglar la situación.
B1We need to take immediate steps to fix the situation.
Sus buenas acciones siempre inspiran a otros.
B2His good deeds always inspire others.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Remember that 'acciones' is always plural and feminine, so any descriptive words (adjectives) used with it must also be plural and feminine, like 'acciones rápidas' (fast actions).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "El acciones"
Correction: La acción (singular) / Las acciones (plural). This word is feminine because it ends in '-ción'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Taking Action
In Spanish, we usually say 'tomar acciones' or 'tomar una acción' when we mean 'to take action' or 'to take a step' towards a goal.
In finance, 'acciones' refers to shares of ownership in a company.
acciones(Noun)
shares
?financial investment
,stocks
?financial market
equity
?ownership in a company
📝 In Action
El precio de las acciones subió después del anuncio de la compañía.
B2The stock price went up after the company's announcement.
Invertimos en acciones de empresas de energía renovable.
C1We invested in shares of renewable energy companies.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
When talking about money or business, 'acciones' almost always means 'shares' or 'stocks.' If you hear 'acciones' on the news, it’s probably about the stock market.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Market
When discussing the market, use the singular 'la acción' to refer to a single share, or the plural 'las acciones' to talk about shares generally.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acciones
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'acciones' is used in the following sentence: 'Ella compró cien acciones de la compañía de teléfonos.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'acciones' plural when English often uses the singular 'action'?
While 'acción' (singular) is used in Spanish, 'acciones' (plural) is very common when referring to a series of steps or measures taken ('tomar acciones'). It’s often best translated as 'steps' or 'measures' in those contexts.
How do I know if 'acciones' means 'actions' or 'stocks'?
Look at the surrounding words. If you see verbs like 'comprar' (to buy), 'vender' (to sell), or nouns like 'bolsa' (stock market), it means 'stocks/shares.' If you see verbs like 'tomar' (to take) or 'realizar' (to perform), it means 'actions/deeds'.